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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.10, 1,256.73 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.10, 1,256.73 and 260.90 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.10 : 1,256.73 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.10/1,256.73 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.10x = 1,256.73 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.10x = 327,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,880.86/838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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